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Phoenix61

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7. I think the issue is how being "good" in business is defined.

Reply to Ray Bruns (Reply #2)

Mon Oct 28, 2024, 01:38 PM

Oct 2024

Now it typically means “made a lot of money.” It used to mean provides a good product/service, treats employees well, and conducts business in an ethical and socially responsible manner. I think someone who does that would probably be good on government. A vulture capitalist? Not so much.

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